SAT Prep That Feels Like a Win, Not a Punishment—Here’s How This Student Did It

Challenge

For Mana Sipayi, schoolwork was usually something to dread. Homework? A hassle. A 3-hour SAT class? Guaranteed boredom. So when she signed up for Prep Expert®, she didn’t expect to love it, let alone look forward to the assignments.

“I actually enjoyed doing the assignments, which is surprising since I generally HATE schoolwork.”

Her initial SAT score was 1320, and she was hoping for a serious boost. But what she found in Prep Expert® was more than improvement, it was a total mindset shift.

Solution

Mana was placed with Dr. Ilia Kolmagorov, whom she describes in one word: INCREDIBLE.

“He was such a chill teacher who actually cared about his students and WANTED to be here to help.”

Despite 3-hour classes, Dr. Ilia’s humor, lightheartedness, and structure made sessions feel engaging, not exhausting. The course also stood out for its well-designed homework system:

• Elaborate assignments that felt useful (not tedious)
• Clear structure that helped track measurable improvement
• Encouraging classroom energy, led by a teacher who genuinely cared

“I could feel myself getting better and better each time I finished a new assignment.”

Results

After just 6 weeks with Prep Expert®, Mana experienced:

✅ A 260-point improvement, from 1320 ➝ 1580
✅ Renewed motivation and enjoyment in academic work
✅ A total mindset reset about long-form classes
✅ A clear recommendation to others who want fast, dramatic results

“So much improvement in just 6 weeks is phenomenal. No other words.”

Recommendation

Mana went from skeptical to sold, not just on her score gains, but on the experience itself.

“Prep Expert® was an absolute LIFE SAVER. LITERALLY.”

“Prep Expert® on top, no doubt. 10/10 would recommend!!”